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- 1953 Le Mans winning Jaguar XK 120 C Type fine art 1:8 scale model by the Monoposto Collection
1953 Le Mans winning Jaguar XK 120 C Type fine art 1:8 scale model by the Monoposto Collection
Lot Number: 50
1953 Le Mans winning Jaguar XK 120 C Type fine art 1:8 scale model by the Monoposto Collection
This 2011 1953 LE MANS WINNING JAGUAR XK 120 C TYPE FINE ART 1:8 SCALE MODEL BY THE MONOPOSTO COLLECTION
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Friday 20th July, 2012 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
DESCRIPTION
A unique 1:8 scale model of the famous 1953 Jaguar XK120 "C" Type Le Mans winning team car ( 774 RW chassis number XKC 051) this was the famous works factory lightweight car driven to victory by Tony Rolt and Duncan Hamilton This highly detailed scale model is hand made using traditional techniques by the Monoposto Collection studio in St Ives, West Cornwall. This 1:8 Scale model is manufactured using traditional techniques from varying materials including Cornish Pewter and Silver it has a fully detailed glass composite body, fine hand spoked wire wheels and full interior detailing and is supplied with a fabric tonneau cover and Leather seats. The model is presented as the real car was at the start of the race with all correct period detail presented. The model is finished in British Racing Green cellulose paint, a paint sample was taken from the actual Le Mans winning car chassis number XKC 051. This fine art scale the model is supplied on a high quality display base measuring 34cm wide and 67cm long. under a plexiglass display case and a certificate of authenticity from the maker.
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